Giants promote cornerback Donte Deayon from practice squad

Giants promote cornerback Donte Deayon from practice squad

The New York Giants made a series of roster moves on Thursday following the indefinite suspension of cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. Among them was the promotion of practice squad cornerback Donte Deayon to the 53-man roster.

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Deayon, who is a fan favorite and adored in the locker-room, signed with the Giants as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Boise State in 2016. He spent the first six weeks on the team’s practice squad before landing on season-ending injured reserve (IR).

During the 2017 preseason, Deayon impressed with six tackles (four solo) and one interception against the New York Jets that was returned 36 yards for a touchdown.

The 5-foot-9, 163-pound Deayon is considered undersized for the NFL, but arguably has a heart and toughness that makes up for his smaller stature.

With an open spot on their practice squad following Deayon’s promotion, the Giants signed cornerback Brandon Dixon.

Dixon, a sixth-round pick of the Jets in 2014, has also spent time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Seattle Seahawks, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers.